What the industry calls bladeless ceiling fans actually have blades, but they’re enclosed in a cage where they can’t be seen or come into contact with anything.

Ceiling fans are still in style and offer both airflow and visual appeal; many are customizable. Size and height matter—ensure at least 7 feet of clearance and match fan diameter to room size. Fans ...

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